If you are a regular smoker and fed up with crushing your herbs in old-fashioned way, then this is the right time to visit a head shop to secure a good herb grinder. Finding a decent grinder needs some research and this article walks you through the varieties of grinders available in market.

Grinding up herbs is a part of smoking process. Often without an instrument it turns into a messy and time consuming task. Using scissors or fingers to grind up herb is inefficient and stinky.It imparts tobacco or herb smell to your hands. Grounding herbs makes it more convenient for a smooth roll up. Moreover, evenly crushed herbs burns out smoothly and gives you an effortless, perfect smoking experience.

There are several different types of grinders available in market. They differ in number and shape of grinding teeth, number of pieces a grinder has, the material of the grinder, lid magnets and like other things such as the extras they provide.

Types of materials used

Varieties of materials are in use to make grinders and each of them have its own pros and cons. Plastic and acrylic grinders are the cheapest options available in market. But its law cost comes with a few draw backs such as law durability and faster wear and tear. The other options are wood and metal grinders. Wood grinder deserves a unique spot as they come with pretty and elegant looks. Most of the wood grinders will actually have metal teeth. Metal herb grinders are usually makes of aluminium, titanium or zinc alloy. Their major advantage is that they are more sturdy compared to plastic or acrylic.

Structure of grinders

Based on the number of compartments, the three most common types of grinders are – 2 piece, 3 piece and 4 piece grinders. 2 piece aka 1 chamber grinders has only one compartment. The herb is placed, ground, and retrieved in that single chamber. Retrieving grounded substance from the single compartment can be a little hard as things might stick on its teeth.3 piece grinders has an extra compartment where the grounded herbs are made to store. The crushed product will be in the second compartment and retrieving it will be much easier than with a single chamber grinder. A 4 piece grinder has three main chambers. The additional compartment has a fine screen that separates it from the preceding compartment.